How Roofers Can Help Make Your Roof More Green

With just a little research, it becomes quite evident that the concept of green roofing has been a part of history for hundreds of years. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are likely the first documented example of planting flora on the flat surfaces of buildings, while sod and grass roofs were popular ways to insulate homes during the Medieval Period and the Viking Age.

In essence, these are illustrations of green roofs in a literal sense, i.e.: the incorporation of green or living vegetation on the uppermost parts of buildings or shelters. Today, the term green has a dual connotation; while it can still describe a tangible living roof, green is now also symbolic of activities directed at preserving or protecting the environment; in other words, green now has literal and figurative meanings.

Over the last couple of decades, there has been considerable emphasis on environmental protection, especially concerning such initiatives as recycling, reducing carbon emissions, storm water management, and energy conservation. This has gone hand-in-hand with a resurgence seen in green roofs for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, most notably those with flat roofing.

There are in fact several environmental and economic benefits that can be achieved from transforming a flat and often underutilized roof space into green roofing. These benefits would include:

Make Your Roof More Green with the Flat Roof Experts at Avenue Road Roofing

While it may initially seem that converting to green flat roofing would require substantial financial investment on the part of the property owner, there are actually several simple and reasonably affordable ways to realize many of the benefits noted above.

Redirecting gutter downspouts in order to capture rainwater in a barrel or tank

This emphasis on green flat roofing will continue to grow in the future, especially in large urban centres like Toronto where there is an ongoing need to combat ecological issues and provide a more appealing and sustainable environment for its residents and wildlife. Avenue Road Roofing is one of the leading companies behind Toronto’s green flat roofing revolution, so to speak, and is eager to collaborate with building and property owners on their green roof initiatives.

For more insight on green flat roofing initiatives and installations by Avenue Road Roofing, see green roofing

Interested in ways to make your flat roof more ‘green’? Call the green roofing experts at Avenue Road Roofing today at 416-785-5129 or contact us to discuss how we can collaborate to meet your needs and those of our environment.

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With just a little research, it becomes quite evident that the concept of green roofing has been a part of history for hundreds of years. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are likely the first documented example of planting flora on the flat surfaces of buildings, while sod and grass roofs were popular ways to insulate homes during the Medieval Period and the Viking Age.